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Rural riders invited
u by Andy Bryenton
The Rural Riders’ campaign is coming to Dargaville, offering a chance for farmers to socialise, enjoy some time off the farm, and hit the mountain bike trails for fun and exercise.
The programme comes to west Kaipara following four years of success in other parts of New Zealand. For example, last year’s Christmas ride in Christchurch attracted more than 300 participants.
Dargaville’s Harding Park has been developed to be an ideal Rural Riders’ venue, with easy access to downhill trails facilitated by the Kaipara Cycling group.
“Everything you need to get involved is provided free of charge,” says Sadie Cogan. She is supporting the initiative wholeheartedly, along with other Kaipara
Cycling members and her colleagues from Time To, Dargaville’s bicycle shop.
“You don’t even have to bring your own bike to come and enjoy a Wednesday evening ride. Des will be at the barbecue, and I’ll be taking people down the trails. It’s informal, a chance to get off the farm and socialise. It’s not just for our local dairy farmers, either. It’s for anyone in agriculture and their families to enjoy.”
Harding Park is growing to become Dargaville’s answer to the MAZ skate park in the east: a complex of downhill
tracks that’s being expanded for the holiday season. A shelter and a barbecue station are also being added, thanks to community spirit and council support.
“Come on down to Harding Park on Wednesdays from 5.30pm for Rural Riders, or visit us at 10am on Fridays for Friday Ride Day,” says Sadie. “We’re getting more active, as cycling becomes more popular, and we’d love to see you there.” Rural Riders will continue every week until Christmas, then pick up again in February 2025. ¢
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Baking champion rises Best use for roading funds debated
u by Andy Bryenton
Due to the way the New Zealand Transport Agency allocates funds for roading, the Kaipara District Council has found itself with $13.4 million in council funds to be spent on roading projects.
This is an unexpected outcome of the NZTA paying the KDC less than what was anticipated in the Long Term Plan. Usually, NZTA funds are matched by a parallel contribution from council coffers, so with less coming in from the government, less has been allocated from the rates take.
Last week, the council met to consider which roading projects they could fund with the $13.4 million left unallocated and unsubsidised.
Options were presented to elected members, who discussed the merits of mixing and matching projects and paying down debt with the money. One option is to slash rates or reduce council debt with some or all of the $13.4 million. Completing the Kaiwaka footpath, which joins the town’s two bridges, is another project on the list, as is spending money to complete cyclone recovery works.
District-wide work on footpaths and general roading upgrades also made the
list, as did road safety education and repairs to Cove Road.
The final item, a major enhancement for Wood Street in Mangawhai, would also require an additional $2.7 million from rates. While completing the Wood Street improvement was discussed in detail, other councillors favoured the $13.4 million benefitting roading district-wide.
“In terms of the priorities as identified by our roading contractors and what needs fixing, I think they have given plenty of guidance,” said councillor Mark Vincent.
“I’d be much happier with the extra money landing where it falls on that basis, as it would be fair and equitable.” ¢
u by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville baker Karli Colmer-Cormish was chosen to compete amongst the best in the business, taking part as one of the final four in the Woolworths Baker of the Year competition, and she came out on top.
Through several rounds of baking challenges, 146 competitors were narrowed down to just four, and Karli, who works at the Dargaville Woolworths, made the cut to contest for top honours on November 5.
“I’ve been baking for five years, starting at Woolworths but also completing a three-year apprenticeship with NZ Bakels,” says Karli. “The most challenging aspect of the job is probably the 2am starts, though the best part is the satisfaction of creating a quality product.”
The final challenge, held at the Manukau Institute of Technology’s kitchens, featured a five-hour baking test of endurance and skill. It was presided over by a panel of expert judges, in the style of televised baking shows like the Great British Bake-off, and spanned all of the sweet and savoury arts a professional baker needs to master.
As the supreme champion for 2024, Karli will go on to face Australia’s top baker in a trans-Tasman clash.
Karli says that a usual day at Dargaville’s Woolworths store begins with pre-dawn prep and precision from
the two bakers on deck, and ends with racks full of bread rolls, loaves, cakes and sweet treats, all made in-house. Her particular favourite is the ciabatta rolls and breads, with their unique Italian-style consistency and flavour.
“I’m a bit nervous, but excited to take part,” said the young baker on the eve of her victory.
Karli will be back serving locals following the big win, and looks forward to meeting her Australian rival to uphold Kiwi baking honour. ¢
p Karli Colmer-Cormish, 25, has taken the title of Woolworths Baker of the Year, a nationallevel accolade
p A final decision on how to spend an unexpected roading budget amount will come later this month
Is the market ready to spring back?
u by Natalie Robinson, WRMK Lawyers
As the real estate market begins to stir after a quiet winter, those thinking about selling may think now is
time to finally list their property.
A well-drafted agreement for sale and purchase can significantly enhance your chances of a successful sale, minimising the risk of buyer’s remorse and potential disputes.
The Agreement for Sale and Purchase (agreement) outlines the vendor’s (seller’s) warranties, including compliance with building regulations and disclosure of known property defects. Addressing these issues proactively can attract more buyers and streamline the sales process.
Rectifying any known compliance issues prior to going on the market is the best way to ensure a headache-free sale, if you’re in a position to do so. The investment of time/fees required to get the paperwork you need can pay off in attracting more buyers to put an offer on the table.
Vendors should also ensure that chattels are in reasonable working order (for example, the oven or dishwasher) and that these, and any other electrical installations, are free of debt (such as finance company debt). If you know something in the house doesn’t work,
you should exclude it from the warranties. If there’s a breach of the chattel warranties, the purchaser may ask for a reduction in the purchase price to compensate for the loss, and this can cause headaches at the time of settlement as you negotiate, so it pays to be clear from the get-go.
For tenanted properties, if your purchaser wants the property empty on settlement, you will need to plan ahead to provide adequate notice to tenants (at least 90 days’ notice) and coordinate the settlement date in your agreement accordingly.
As a vendor, once you have signed the agreement, you are legally bound by it. Make sure you are clear about what you are signing and what that agreement is promising.
Getting legal advice early on can make the rest of the process much less stressful, particularly if you have a property with ‘quirks’ or are in a situation when timing is critical.
An experienced property lawyer can assist you in understanding your rights and obligations, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. ¢
The Kaipara property market has experienced its share of challenges in recent months. However, with falling interest rates and the arrival of spring, there is a growing sense of optimism. As more buyers enter the market, sellers who have prepared their properties and contracts are well-positioned to seal the deal.
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Dissecting the divide
u by Andy Bryenton
One of the biggest points of public discussion regarding the future of Kaipara is the perceived disparity in development between the established municipality of Dargaville and the fast-growing east coast town of Mangawhai.
As the Kaipara District Council tries to balance the needs of both communities, and demand for public amenities drives sometimes outspoken public debate, it’s illuminating to break down just what each area has, and what its people want.
Infrastructure
Water is often at the forefront of this debate. While Dargaville has a reticulated drinking water system, it’s heavily stressed during dry summers, with water restrictions commonly enacted. Conversely, Mangawhai has no reticulated water at all, and tank top-ups rely on supplies, which are cited as being near their capacity.
Wastewater treatment in Mangawhai has been a historic point of contention, with the town’s modern wastewater treatment system blowing out its budget and triggering a period of the council being replaced by commissioners. Growth has spurred spending on upgrades. Meanwhile, Dargaville’s wastewater system has been criticised as antiquated and unfit to meet future capacity needs. Roading is a big issue in both towns, as new Mangawhai expansion spurs demand for the paving of previously metalled roads. Dargaville’s roads may be wide and pre-planned, but the state of their
repair is often cause for public acrimony. Footpaths in Dargaville regularly get singled out as needing remedial repair, while Mangawhai is still in the process of being connected by pedestrian and cycle paths, replacing dirt and gravel tracks in some key places.
Civic amenities
Parks and green spaces receive a boost in Mangawhai from developer contributions and the MELA fund, with a new sports field at Urlich Park recently purchased and planned. Dargaville’s Pioneer Rugby Park and Sportsville complex are examples of well-established community sports clubs and teams defining spaces for recreation, while relentless community fundraising and involvement have delivered Mangawhai a world-class skatepark and activity zone. Similar community efforts have seen Dargaville gain cycling amenities at Harding Park, and a swimming pool that, despite serious issues of maintenance and management, is not replicated in the east.
Neither town currently has a town hall space that’s available for community groups to use, and it’s only recently that Mangawhai has gained a full-time library, though Dargaville’s remains larger.
Both towns have museums. Recently, Mangawhai has experienced fiscal issues regarding the repayment of museum debts to the council. Mangawhai has an art gallery, while Dargaville currently does not, due to civic hub construction delays. Dargaville has a movie theatre and a Little Theatre thanks to community groups, while those in Mangawhai are smaller but growing.
Rapid growth in Mangawhai has seen large developer contributions boost expenditure on civic amenities, though two new approved subdivisions in Dargaville may soon provide similar dividends in the west. Strong community advocacy in both towns takes different
forms. Dargaville has a community development board while Mangawhai has a strong business association, with differing missions. Dargaville has no parallel for the Mangawhai Community Op Shop Trust, which donates money from second-hand goods to local causes, but other groups in both towns work hard to fundraise and advocate for positive change.
Is the perceived divide one of council bias, either east or west, as many claim on social media? Or is the balance between an established town seeking revitalisation, alongside a neighbour experiencing record growth hard to mediate? We invite your feedback. ¢
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Rates calculator predicts future costs
u by Andy Bryenton
To help ratepayers best understand the options in a recent debate over how rates are struck, the Kaipara District Council has launched a calculator, which allows all citizens to assess the costs they might face under two competing systems.
The KDC is currently engaged in debating the benefits of Land Valuation (LV) rating as compared to Capital Valuation (CV) rating, and they seek the input of ratepayers to gauge public sentiment. The current LV system has been widely discarded by civic councils nationwide, in favour for the CV system, which is said to be fairer, especially to those with modest residential homes.
A calculator has gone live online to allow all residents to look at the impact of the proposed changes. This calculator is based on the current land value and capital value of homes, farms and businesses across Kaipara, and gives an idea of how an individual property’s rates may change, up or down, if the rating system switches from LV to CV.
You can try the calculator out now by visiting kaipara.govt.nz/ revenueandfinancingpolicy and scrolling down to the box marked Rates Property
Search. All you will need to take a look at your possible new rates bill is your address. Note that the figures listed by this calculator are a best estimate only, and do not contain possible future rates increases for the 2025 fiscal year. While you’re there, you can also read a list of frequently asked questions on this complex but important topic, and fill in an online submission to have your say on what you think might be fair and just when it comes to calculating rates. The opinion of the public will inform elected members when they meet to discuss a final decision. ¢
A story to be told
u by Amy Fifita
Filmmaker Wero Te Kino is seeking an actress and an actor ahead of his upcoming feature film, Wero.
A Māori woman from 18 to 25 years old (or young-looking) and a pākehā male over 50 years old are sought. Interested parties are encouraged to look at the script available at werofilmproject.weebly.com.
“Fred Renata, a top New Zealand-based Māori cinematographer, has come on board with the project,” said Wero.
“We want to create a pitch proposal video of one scene from the script, and will be filming in either Omamari or Dargaville.”
The successful thespians will be paid $150 for one night for four to six hours. Mr Te Kino said if they do well in the pitch proposal video, it could lead to getting the role in the feature.
Mr Renata came on board after Wero dropped the script off at his property when travelling to Tamaki Makaurau to see a Maori entrepreneur about funding part of the project.
“I was able to raise $10,000 to get gear for the film. Fred was unsure who dropped
the script off but he read it from cover to cover in half an hour and wanted to make it happen. My goal is to raise an additional $250,000.”
Wero tells the story of a murder investigation. When a Māori activist is murdered, detective Jack Black investigates. Faced with racism, Jack starts linking leads together and discovers that Hori’s death links back to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ruling politicians.
p Wero Te Kino is seeking an actor and actress to help make his script, Wero, come to life
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Rare local plant wins major recognition Doors open to leadership
u by Andy Bryenton
A very rare Kaipara lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted New Zealand’s favourite plant in a national poll.
The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network holds a vote each year to discover the nation’s most-loved native plant, in a parallel of the Department of Conservation’s popular Bird of the Year competition. This year, the winner comes from the west Kaipara dune lakes, beating much bigger and brighter contenders to win the title.
The diminutive Trithuria inconspicua is inconspicuous due to its small size, measuring only 55 millimetres to the tips of its bristled fronds, and because it lives underwater. However, it’s also a plant with the status of a living fossil. Like the tuatara, it has remained evolutionarily unchanged for millions of years. Today, it’s only found in dune lakes on the west coast, such as the Kai Iwi Lakes.
after them so this plant can thrive,” says kaumātua Ric Pārore, speaking on behalf of Te Kuihi hapū, one of the mana whenua of Kai Iwi Lakes.
u by Amy Fifita
New principal Te Paea Adams has been welcomed into the Kaihū Valley School community.
After living in Auckland, Te Paea sought a slower-paced lifestyle and more family time and ventured north. After spending three years at a Motatau School, she gained her first principal role at Kaihū.
“Moving to Motatau provided time for me to learn and understand how rural communities work,” said principal Adams.
Te Paea took on leadership as a kāhui ako across-school teacher in Auckland and a literacy lead at Te Kura Reo Rua o Motatau.
“I took on board structured literacy and plan to implement it here, and I am excited about it all.”
“It’s so exciting that a Northland aquatic plant has won, and that people know and love this remarkable little plant,” the Northland Regional Council’s biodiversity manager Lisa Forester.
“It’s important that everyone who visits or uses our lakes is careful to look
Trithuria was once found in 13 dune lakes north of Poutō Point, but now resides in only five. The Northland Regional Council, in conjunction with mana whenua, DOC and landowners, is currently running eradication programmes for hornwort and oxygen weeds in several high-value dune lakes, which will help to protect the tiny plant of the year. ¢
Under Vern Stevens’ mentorship, Te Paea is learning about the role and the area, while guiding the curriculum with its school values. They are currently discussing different approaches with the school board to help the children flourish.
“Everything we do is for our tamariki. We have seven students from new entrance to year eight, and being a small school, it is awesome to have one-on-one time with the children.
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“I’d love to see more children here. We have abundant resources with a beautiful scene in the background, and continue to be involved in programmes like Garden To Table, Enviroschools and the Breakfast Club.
“It has been great upskilling and meeting new people. We have an open door policy, so come and see us.”
Te Paea is grateful to the board, staff and stalwart figures like Cindy Dobson and Te Roroa kuia Sharon Murray for their support. ¢
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u by Andy Bryenton
SNA rethink given clarity Solution for struggling families
u by Amy Fifita
The identification and potential sequestration of Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) has been halted by a three-year suspension, part of the government’s Resource Management Act replacement. Ōtamatea Community Services is running the Slash Supermarket Bills Workshop to help provide relief for families wanting to decrease their shopping expenses.
When the Kaipara District Council considered the identification of SNAs, during the Smith administration, and under rules proposed by the thenincumbent Labour government, 4,984 privately owned properties were identified as being affected.
The identification of these areas and the potential for them to become areas prohibited from farming or development was delayed, but still imminent, while the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity remained in effect.
With the third reading of the coalition government’s replacement of the RMA, ministers have indicated that SNAs are getting a rethink. This also means that the KDC can undertake planning without the necessity of SNA provisions, potentially for the entirety of its next term.
“The suspension of this requirement allows time for a review of SNAs that will consider how they should be identified, assessed and managed,” said Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard.
“We want to work collaboratively with landowners to make sure that the most unique and special environments are sensibly protected, without putting undue restrictions on land use change.”
This represents a different approach to the one that received criticism from farming advocacy groups when SNAs were first floated by the Labour government. Those groups included Federated Farmers, which was led by Mr Hoggard from 2020 to 2023, the point when the SNA debate was at its most publicly visible.
Public consultation on proposed changes to the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity will take place early in 2025, and will be keenly watched by farmers and council members. ¢
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The workshop is at 153 Hurndall Street East, Maungatūroto, on Wednesday, November 20, at 1.30pm for a koha. Author Lyn Webster will run the workshop and help families explore ways to avoid supermarket expenses.
“I know of a lot of families who are struggling with their income, and if this is a way to help you slash your supermarket bills, then so be it,” said clinical adviser Chelsea Tongariro.
“It is especially for the people who are on a low budget, unemployed or have minimal work hours.”
The Pig Tits and Parsley Sauce author (reprinted as Save Make Do) challenged herself, and succeeded, in drastically minimising her supermarket spending. Starting with a $100-a-week shop goal, Lyn now spends about $1,000 a year on groceries.
Some of her methods include making items like cheese from scratch to choosing alternative products.
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“Lyn will present her ideas and solutions that will help you stay out of the supermarket while still getting the job done.”
With the cost of living still hurting families, the workshop will provide people with the skills to eat well without paying exorbitant prices.
“The good news is the things you can make yourself at a low cost are better than the rip-off supermarket products, so come, see and hear all about it.”
People can visit facebook.com/www. pigtitsandparsleysauce.co.nz for tips. ¢
p Andrew Hoggard has announced a three-year pause and a major rethink on how SNAs are identified, planned for by councils and protected
p Lyn Webster is passing on her knowledge to others, so they can save money at supermarket checkouts
u by Andy Bryenton
Dargaville’s historic Anglican church hall is now equipped with thoroughly modern renewable power, making it fit for purpose as the town’s haven during emergencies.
A collaboration with local and central government has seen the hall, built in 1914, equipped with a powerful solar array and capacious batteries, allowing it to function as a powered hub for disaster relief.
Last week, the vicar of the Holy Trinity Church on Hokianga Road, Kim Parker, led a blessing ceremony for the new technology, which will allow the hall to better serve the community as an emergency centre for those displaced by natural disasters.
“Gracious and loving God, we thank you for these solar panels, for the people that designed and installed them, for the power they provide for the parish they serve. Bless us with vision and energy for change as we care for the Earth and each other,” said Ms Parker, leading a group of community representatives in a ceremony of appreciation.
During the events of Cyclone Gabrielle, with Dargaville’s town hall annexe damaged and people unable to shelter there, the Anglican church hall became a
Blessing enacted for emergency haven Mangawhai subdivision expansion accelerates
u by Andy Bryenton
refuge for those who had been evacuated. In such circumstances, electricity is vital to provide hot food, warmth and to fulfil the needs of those dependent on medical technology.
Due to this timely intervention, and with town hall repair plans still in limbo, the Anglican diocese, Northland Regional Council, Kaipara District Council and community leaders leveraged a $6.5 million package administered by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s Community Renewable Energy Group. Hubands Energy installed the solar power package, and now the hall is Dargaville’s official Civil Defence emergency centre. ¢
Mangawhai is set to expand even further, as demand for new properties in the seaside town provides the impetus for Private Plan Change 83’s approval, and scope for hundreds of new homes.
New subdivision, The Rise, will cover 56.9 hectares on Cove Road North, adding a potential 380 residences to the fast-growing coastal town. It’s been two years since the plan for The Rise was first presented to the KDC, and a process of public consultation culminated in the council deciding to favour the application for a private plan change.
An appeal was lodged with the Environment Court by the Mangawhai Matters group. Party negotiations were conducted and an agreement was reached, with the Environment Court subsequently approving an amended plan.
“I think it’s a straightforward, nice piece of democracy at work here,” said councillor Mike Howard. “A plan change was submitted, heard and passed, but there was an appeal. The community always has that opportunity to appeal.
“The thing for future applicants is to take learnings from this, as to what requirements are, and which elements need to be covered, so that as we move
forward, we mitigate as many issues like these that we can.”
Councillor Ash Nayyar expressed discontent, questioning whether there was a definitive plan for the expansion of Mangawhai, or the approval of subdivisions on a large scale was not backed up with infrastructural foresight.
A final vote was held at October’s council meeting, and The Rise will officially be incorporated into the KDC’s operative district plan from November 26, paving the way for construction. The Rise joins new developments, such as Mangawhai Heights and Mangawhai Central, as part of a major expansion phase for the town, which remains one of the most rapidlygrowing municipalities in New Zealand. ¢
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p Representatives of the KDC, Hubands Energy and the local community joined vicar Kim Parker in blessing the new solar-energised system for Dargaville’s emergency response
p Councillors have voted to approve another major expansion for Mangawhai
More options for better health
u by Andy Bryenton
Osteopath Karis Reader has established a practice in Dargaville, and he’s inviting those with aches, strains and injuries to come and talk to him about their needs for a better, pain-free life.
Karis works most of the week in a busy Whangārei practice, but he’s devoted Tuesdays to Dargaville, working with everyone from athletes to the elderly. It’s a step toward better community care for the young professional, who completed an intensive five years of medical study to gain the knowledge he uses to help his patients.
“I feel that as an osteopath, I have a varied toolkit of skills with which to address issues,” says Karis. “I start by looking at what’s wrong, asking how you got to this point, and where you want to go with your healing.
“That can be very different for, say, a sportsperson who has torn an ACL, compared to someone recovering from surgery. People will come in, we’ll have a discussion, and I’ll do what’s right for them and their situation.”
Osteopathic practice is based on a solid understanding of anatomy and biology, and goes further in promoting healing than just manipulating the muscles and joints. Karis says that people who have not found success with other therapies have found osteopathic
treatment to be the answer. It’s suitable for all kinds of ailments, all kinds of fitness levels, ages from adolescent up, and all body types. Although he has a particular affinity for working with athletes and those seeking to improve their sporting performance, Karis brings a wide range of healing skills to Dargaville on his weekly visits, which may stretch to Mondays if demand continues to increase. ¢
Fun education at the beach
u by Amy Fifita
The Baylys Beach Surf Life Saving Club is seeking eager youth to engage in its junior surf programme.
After a popular season earlier this year, the club would like more youth to learn about water safety and beach skills. The SignUp and Activity Day is on Sunday, November 24, at the Bill Hyland Community Centre, 52 Sea View Road.
“The benefits of getting involved is learning how to stay safe at the beach and building confidence,” said programme coordinator Leesa Andrewes.
“Lifeguards supervise and support the sessions when we are in the water. We also do beach activities for youth to learn skills out of the water.”
Children can be engaged in and learn how to look after their natural environment, have fun with friends and belong to and support a local club.
“The uptake of the last programme was a highlight. We had more interest than expected, and it was amazing to see that. Even on overcast days, tamariki and their whānau came out and got value from the sessions.”
Leesa volunteers as an instructor and programme coordinator and encourages families to come and see what the club is about. Express your interest to juniorsurf@slsbaylys.co.nz or call Leesa on 021 34 0010.
“I love volunteering at the beach and encouraging others to engage in the water and on the beach safely. It is about getting people to think about the risks and safety aspects at the beach while enjoying interacting with others and being physically active — these all benefit wellbeing.”
p Osteopath Karis Reader has come to Dargaville, ready to help heal aches, pains and injuries
Celebrating community and caring
u by Liz Clark
Riverview Resthome and Village celebrated its 30th anniversary and rebranding with a celebration last weekend. The facility was opened in 1994, with a 16-bed rest home to keep residents in their community. Residents, family and friends, along with rest home staff, trust members and management all came together to toast three decades of community care in Maungatūroto with smiles, cheers and a burger or two made by the Rapid Relief Team. Ōtamatea High School Kapa Haka group and local band, Otherwise Fine, provided the entertainment for the joyful occasion.
p The Ōtamatea High School Kapa Haka group opened the celebrations with waiata
p Maungatūroto
Community Charitable Trust foundation member and former chair Don McKay cut the anniversary cake
p Local band ensemble, Otherwise Fine, provided entertainment after the speeches were over
p Riverview Rest Home board of directors chair Jamie, MCCT chair Graham, and founding trustee Don celebrated 30 years since the rest home was opened in 1994
p Family, friends and community members enjoyed a warm day at the anniversary celebrations
p Members of the Rapid Relief Team were hard at work providing burgers for hungry patrons
Yule be right when tree’s company
u by Andy Bryenton
There’s plenty of work to do getting trees pruned and hedges trimmed as summer and the holiday season approach, but one particular tree is on a lot of minds for the festive season; the one that Santa leaves presents under.
If you’re a farming family, you’re probably never short of choice when it comes to a Christmas tree. Odds are, your dad had his eyes on a suitable self-seeded pine somewhere about the property long before Snoopy’s Christmas first played on the radio each year. You might have already scoped out a suitable specimen for 2024: but why do we bring a pine tree indoors in any case? What’s the origin of this odd little holiday ritual?
It all goes back to the ancient Germans, people who shared a lot of the same religious folklore as the Norse, including wintertime feasts in honour of Odin, father of Thor. Coincidentally, he was often depicted as a long-bearded old man in fur-trimmed robes, who travelled through the snow in midwinter giving gifts to the faithful.
One of the rituals of these ancient Germanic people, in pre-Christian times, was to decorate a sacred tree with holly, ivy and icons representing supernatural beings. Legend has it that Saint Boniface travelled to northern Germany in 723 AD, and arrived in time for Christmas, which happened to be about the same time as the pagan Yule feast. In the legend, the saint chops down the pagan tree and converts the revellers with the gospel of the nativity in Bethlehem.
His followers were very smart. They incorporated the date of December 25 and a special tree into Christian observances from then on. By the 1300s, we have records about evergreen trees brought inside German churches and decorated with baubles. These represented the tree of knowledge in the story of Adam and
Eve, and the baubles were painted red and green like apples.
In this way, an echo of Odin’s tree lived on. Here’s another. His hammer-wielding son, Thor, popularised in film series The Avengers, was known as Donnar to the Germans, and lent his name to one of Santa’s reindeer.
Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, brought the tradition to England,
but it was the Victorian love affair with Christmas, and the huge yuletide trees of Victoria and Albert, which made the festive pine a modern fixture. The fake tree has a long history, too. Goose feathers painted green were used to make artificial trees in the 1880s, while in the US, in the 1930s, a Chicago toilet brush manufacturer used excess stock to make the first fake-bristle tree. ¢
p The Christmas tree is an accepted tradition today, but it comes to us through a winding path of historical coincidences
Deck the halls for a festive December
u by Andy Bryenton
A challenge has been issued to Dargaville’s main street businesses to make the whole town look
and festive ahead of the Christmas
Following a successful Northland Field Days window-dressing competition in February, plans have been made to repeat the experience for Christmas. The aim is to make the main street look merry, and there are some very jolly incentives on offer to get among the fun.
“Once again, I have received numerous donations of cash, vouchers and products as prizes for the window dressing competition,” says event organiser Sue Taylor. “That means there will be prizes for the first, second and third-place window displays, as decided by our judges, and also first, second and third prizes for the people’s choice vote, as well.”
As well as prizes for the best-dressed windows, there will be more to be won by people who vote for their favourites. The contest is open to every business in Dargaville’s main street, and there’s plenty of time to dream up a concept in keeping with this year’s theme, A Storybook Christmas. This matches with the theme of the Dargaville Christmas Parade, which will take place on December 7.
The judges will be in town to pick a festive winner on December 5 and 6, but there’s a way for everyone to vote for their favourite. There will be voting forms available at Matich’s and at the SEED coworking space from this week onward, so you can register your pick for the people’s
p A competition has been launched to pick the best-dressed Christmas window display on Dargaville’s main street, as shop owners prepare for the festive season choice award as the decorated windows go up. ¢
Catching up with Santa Claus
u by Andy Bryenton
Ahead of the busy Christmas season, we took the opportunity to talk to the big man in red, the fellow who has been known since the times of Charles Dickens as Father Christmas, Santa Claus.
Booking a telephone interview time through his public relation elves wasn’t easy so close to the holidays, when industry at the north pole reaches a fever pitch. However, Santa has a particular soft spot for Kaipara, a place he often visits during his holidays to enjoy a spot of fishing. We were bumped to the top of the queue, and took some time to ask about Mr Claus’ Christmas preparations.
“It’s all go this year, and the workshop is humming with activity,” says the man in red.
Those reindeer have a big load to pull in modern times, but technology’s helping out here, too. Santa says that high-performance exercise and fitness tips used by the All Blacks have got Rudolph and the team in top form.
“We’ve recently switched to renewable power for the whole operation, a combination of solar and tidal energy under the north pole ice, just to keep up with demand for tech-related toys. I’ve had Elon on the phone talking hightech batteries with my science elves, though I’m not sure about his idea of a CyberSleigh to replace the reindeer.”
“It takes a lot of energy and focus to get a reindeer to fly at five times the speed of sound, so I’m really grateful for those youngsters who leave a carrot or two out for the lads,” he says. “Not that they should forget the cookies, either. Old Santa needs to keep his strength up.”
He’s only joking, of course. Sustained by the spirit of Christmas, Mr Claus has the speed of the Flash and the muscles of the Hulk, which he needs to lift a sack containing toys for millions and millions of children. His message to youngsters worldwide is simple. Be on the nice list, and send in your present requests now, while the mail-sorting elves have capacity.
Santa Claus is getting in shape for a massive Christmas delivery run, though he’s certain to regain his traditional shape after snacking on more than a billion cookies to visit your town when the parade comes through, as well.” As to the cost of giving away what’s estimated to be nine trillion dollars worth of toys each year? Santa says it’s not an issue.
“We’ll get the presents where they need to go,” says Santa. “I’ll take the time
“Have you seen how many movies I’m in? I’m getting paid more than Brad Pitt, and I reckon he’d love to look this good at my age. It’s not about the money, it really is the thought that counts.” ¢
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FARMING
Dreams come true
u by Amy Fifita
Kaipara-based veterinarian Rory Dean has released his first book, Adventures of a Country Vet: true stories from the horse’s mouth, a collection of humourous and, sometimes, sad tales of his time in the profession.
After working on farms and reading James Herriot’s books during his teenage years, Rory sought a career as a rural veterinarian.
“Going to university at the Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh was an amazing experience. A day after I graduated, I went on a very fragile plane journey to New Zealand.
“Unsure, if I wanted to continue with the veterinary profession, and having a real passion for agriculture, I worked on a dairy farm in the South Island for six months.”
At the end of the six months, Rory returned to the UK to work in farm animal practices in Somerset and Devon. Having just a taste of New Zealand left him wanting more.
“The moment I stepped off the plane, I knew I had to go back, and spent just over a year in the South West of England before returning to New Zealand.”
New Zealand offered a place where Rory could reflect and make his childhood dream of becoming an author come true. His book was recently published and is in stores now.
“The stories are hopefully interesting, and perhaps, eye-opening for people unsure of what being a rural vet entails.”
Rory is grateful for his parents Geoff and Jackie and his fiancée Melanie, who have supported him throughout his journey. ¢
p In his downtime, Rory loves spending time with his fiancée Melanie and two dogs, Alfie and Scrappy
Quarry closure concerns
u by Andy Bryenton
The former managing director of Dargaville’s Greenleaf Fertiliser co-op lime company has expressed dismay and disappointment at the discontinuation of the Arapohue site, which has been slated for closure this year by current operators Ravensdown.
“It is most important that there is a supply of lime to the district.
All the rich soils of the river flats from Ruawai to Dargaville and down to Te Kōpuru will require lime to grow vegetables, for the planned ‘food bowl’ to feed Auckland,” says Bill Hilliam, who once oversaw the rural quarry.
The Greenleaf quarry was in operation from 1946, initially chaired by Mr George Appleton, and it is credited with providing a large amount of the lime that helped to establish the west Kaipara fertile farmlands. In a missive to Mr Hilliam, Ravensdown CEO Garry Diack explained the reasons for the imminent closure.
local customers through Ravensdown’s Dargaville and Mata lime stores,” said Mr Diack.
“Lower sales volumes and the significant cost of consents and upgrades at Greenleaf, meant there was no economic future for Greenleaf Lime Quarry in our asset portfolio. Operations will wind down over the coming months, and the site will close by early 2025. Ag lime will continue to be available for
Ravensdown took over operations at Greenleaf in 1998, when 445 farmer shareholders had a stake in the quarry.
Former manager Mr Hilliam has concerns that local farmers, including Ruawai and Arapohue’s nationally significant kumara cultivators, will face prohibitive cartage expenses should the Greenleaf site cease operation. His assessment is that
His deeper concern is that the added cost of trucking in lime may push some farmers into a decision that’s becoming common in the provinces, and turn their farms over to the cultivation of nonproductive carbon forests. The last day to order lime from Greenleaf was October 31. Local farmers have noted the irony of this date being an ill-omened Halloween. Collections from the quarry are set to end by mid-December. Whether a consortium rallies in defiance of market forces remains to be seen. ¢
the quarry could very well continue to be productive. This is based on his many years of experience in the industry. Bill is a former president of the New Zealand Ground Spread Fertiliser Association.
“I only hope a consortium will purchase the limeworks at Arapohue to guarantee a future supply of lime to the farmers of the district,” he says. “I have spoken with so many local farmers and they are not happy about Ravensdown closing the limeworks down.”
p Lime for farming fertiliser has been sourced from the Greenleaf quarry since 1946, when fertiliser spreading used simpler technologies like these
A dog’s tail …
Boss wunders wot
Trump’s up ter
Gidday readas, there’s been big talks here ona farm sinse those ’Mericans hada ’lection. Even wen Boss an’ his gerlfren’ Sharlene hada a brekfist knees-up barbie ina woolshed, so them an’ there mates could watch the footy in Ireland. talkin’ about that Trumpet bloke wot won the ’Merican eliction.
They all sed it was a beaut result for the Orl Blacks, but Boss, an’ his mates and Sharlene, an’ them ladies was soon
“They reckin blimmin’ Trump gonna get support from his farmers over there with a big cheque book,” seda Boss. “Last time, he handed out billyins of dollars to keep them happy over there, and they reckin he’s gonna slap sum big import duty on farm stuff from peeple like us Kiwis eh?”
Sharlene reckined Boss was probly rite, too. She hada papa froma kattil stop at morning smoko afta the footy was over, an’ she read in her skoolteecher voice like she does.
“Trump’s protectionist policies could have bad news for trade-dependent nations like ours. That might really hit our meat exports if he puts tariffs of up to 20 per cent on all imported goods. That means New Zealand exports like beef.”
Boss was havin’ a look over her shouda.
“Itsa bit bluddy grim Deah,” he sed, and she read more. “We’re selling $8.8 billion of stuff to the US, behind only China, which has $17.9 billion worth. That’s a big slice for our economy.”
Boss pored more cupptees as they sat atta kitchin table. “Mine you, Deah,” he sed. “I was talking to Andrew the stock agent atta footy, an’ he reckins our Winstin Peters and Pry Minista Lucksin git the right idea havin’ big talks with India right now.”
“Yer quite right, Deah,” sed Sharlene, an’ she opened her komputa thing she lets me tap out me colum on. “India’s economy is the world’s fifth-largest, and buying power involves 400 million people, and hey, that’s more people even than Trump’s lot, and that means great openings for us if we can do a deal. Luxon’s government is determined to make a difference.
“We had had big meetings with the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. Trade Minister Todd McClay has visited India six times. The intensity of engagement is unprecedented,” she read. “He did an agriculture, forestry and trade visit to India to promote New Zealand businesses. Food and fibre exports were $213 million last year.”
Boss hada smile. “Well Deah, wot I reckin is us Kiwis gotta be ona right track. If that Trump decides to get stroppy with tarriffs to keep his cockies onside at home, we gotta simply do the old Kiwi numba eight wire trick and
bend things in another direction entire, eh?”
Well readas, I hada look at Sharlene, but she just rolled her eyes a bit. “S’ok Billy,” she sed. “Boss means change our direction.”
Dunno readas, all a bit hi-falutin’ fer me. Just a workin’ dog. Where me sheep an’ kattil beests wind up on plates doesnit wurry me. S’long as I get me dinna. An hey, we gotta couple more Orl Blacks games ta go, too. Paris is nek. Paws crossed eh? Cheers — Billy ¢
Rural vets swell the ranks
u by Andy Bryenton
The government’s voluntary bonding scheme for rural vets has hit a new high in 2024, with 35 graduates taking up the opportunity to offset their student loans and costs by working in the rural sector.
Twenty-eight rural areas will benefit directly from the placement of the veterinary medicine graduates, who will each receive $55,000 over a five-year tenure, working with productive livestock and farm dogs. It’s a way of filling a gap in the market, which has been painfully apparent for many farmers, especially since the Covid-19 lockdowns changed the work immigration landscape.
“The government is committed to enhancing primary sector productivity and delivering direct benefits to farmers and rural communities,” said Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. “Supporting 35 new vets to work in 28 rural areas across New Zealand strengthens on-the-ground support for our hard-working farmers and producers.”
His associate minister Andrew Hoggard agreed. Both ministers are committed to growing the scheme further in years to come, setting a framework for a more easy-to-access veterinary system in places like rural Kaipara.
“Incentivising vets to practise in rural regions addresses the rural vet shortage while ensuring livestock health, which
is critical to boosting primary sector productivity,” says Mr Hoggard.
“Upholding the highest standards of animal care is fundamental to our agriculture sector’s success and reputation. This programme ensures farmers have access to the best possible animal care.”
“Vets are vital to rural economies,” Mr McClay said. “With this scheme, we’re not only bringing essential skills to rural areas but also helping young vets pay down their student loans, while serving communities that rely on healthy, productive animals.
“Feedback from previous recipients highlights the rewards of working in close-
knit, supportive communities while gaining diverse animal care experience.”
The success in uptake for this placement scheme has seen this issue of rural animal health spill over into debate over human health as well. With shortages in many areas of the medical profession causing issues, there have been suggestions that the model, which has proven itself fit for purpose in this year’s vet intake, should form the basis for a similar scheme for practitioners of human medicine.
A one-year rural placement programme has proven successful for graduate doctors out of Otago Medical School, and in 2023, the health department approved funding for even more placements, including some from Auckland’s medical school to Northland.
“The university’s figures suggest that rural medical immersion programme graduates are about five times more likely to become rural doctors than the rest of their medical class,” said Otago University associate dean of health, Professor Garry Nixon. ¢
Lifestyle block fencing & maintenance
• Livestock yards and containment
• Residential fencing
• Subdivision fencing
• Waterway fencing
• Security fencing
• Retaining walls
• Post and rail
p Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay, speaking to the public at the Dargaville Community Hall
54.83ha grazing block with new implement shed
Situated just 12 minutes from Dargaville and within easy reach of west coast beaches this 54 83-hectare grazing block is a prime lifestyle opportunity Well-established for grazing and formerly used as a dairy runoff, the property is also ideal for growing maize and grass silage and would suit dairy farmers as a productive support block The contour is generally easy with some steep sidings A newly built four-bay implement shed adds to the appeal, offering plenty of space for your farming equipment Other infrastructure incudes a solid set of cattle yards with an excellent load out ramp Farm water comes from a spring and is pumped to a header tank and then gravity fed to all troughs Fencing is generally in good heart, seven wire post and batten boundary fence’s, with multi wire electric’s internal fencing powered by a solar energiser located at the implement shed bayleys co nz/1020972
47ha of surplus land with cattle yards & quarry
Just 25 minutes from Whangarei and 8 minutes from the quiet rural town of Maungatapere, this 47 21-hectare block has plenty to offer the savvy buyer The contour is mixed with the rolling country well supported with fertile river flats Native bush and the free-flowing streams only add to the appeal of this piece of land A solid set of cattle yards with a headbale and loading ramp ensures stock handling is easy The property is well raced making stock movement simple There’s also a quarry on-site for the ongoing development of races, adding extra value to the property Stock water is generally sourced from dams on the property with some troughs that are gravity fed from the dams The property is generally in good heart but with further development potential A well-located property with easy access to both Maungatapere and Maungakaramea will appeal to many Solid grazing block or build your dream home bayleys co nz/1020973
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Dargaville Hilliam Road
Northern Wairoa Hire 31 Gladstone , Dargaville, Northland
New to the market!
Northern Wairoa Hire began in 1988 as an all-purpose equipment hire business, catering to home handymen and tradies, along with selling and servicing small machinery. Over 36 years, it has become a cornerstone of Dargaville and surrounding districts. Now, with the 80-year-old owner retiring, this is a rare opportunity to take over a well-established business. It’s the first time on the market, and is poised for growth with the right owner. With an established clientele base, Northern Wairoa Hire enjoys a strong reputation, with a large, loyal customer base of commercial and public clients. Years of word-of-mouth marketing have built a solid stream of repeat business and contracts. With multiple revenue streams, In addition to equipment hire, the booming port-a-loo side of the business offers growth potential. There’s also an opportunity to revive the machinery servicing aspect. The shop front sees regular foot traffic, making it ideal for expansion into new retail opportunities. The hire equipment offers this business offers a unique variety of equipment, tools, and services, tailored to customer needs. The port-a-loo division, in particular, has become a significant part of the business.
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Grazing/Lifestyle
74-hectare coastal grazing land offers excellent potential as a support block or grazing area. Water has a solar pump that feeds a tank, allowing for gravity-fed. Yard with loading facilities. Two hay barns with attached lean-to, providing storage space. Several productive areas suitable for supplements Two access points and a driveable track. Carries mixed aged beef stock. A stand of pines ready for harvest. The property's coastal charm with potential house sites with rural views of the farmland and the river, this block is an ideal lifestyle retreat.
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Grand Villa With Charm, Character and Land
Experience the charm and character of this unique property, featuring a character villa on 13 hectares. The villa has been refurbished with updated kitchen and bathroom rewiring and insulation done The spacious layout includes three double bedrooms with high ceilings and natural light. The spaces throughout the villa make it a desirable and inviting space. Woolshed area offers practical amenities. The QEII block of approximately 4.4 hectares has a picturesque and natural setting. Don't miss the opportunity to see this truly special property, with additional features waiting to be discovered.
WHAT’S ON?
November
Ringa Atawyahi Mātauranga – ACC — 12th & 26th November. Call or text on 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009. Whānau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Ruawai Fun Run, Walk, or Cycle — 16 November. Registrations open 8am, cycles start 9am, run walk/ buggies start 9.30am. Adults $10, Children 13 or under $5, Family 2 Adults and 3 Children $25. Enquiries contact Beverley Pullar ruawai.treasurer@ lionsclub.org.nz or phone 027 300 3580. Funds for the Northland Emergency Services Trust. Retain, Recruit or Secure Residency? — With Cameron Gray from VisaAide. Free webinar for employers. Tuesday 19 November 12–12.45pm. Virtual event presented by People Inc, bookings through Eventbrite.
8 Steps to a Valuable Business — Free Workshop with Susan Cooney of Oxygen8, 21 November, 9.30am–12.30pm. RSVP info@dcdb.nz or phone 09 439 0464.
Circus Kumarani AGM — Calling for new board members. A light lunch provided, 23rd November 11am–2pm. 242 Pouto Road, Dargaville. Baylys Beach Junior Surf Programme — Sign up day & activities. Sunday 24th November, ages 5–13 years. Bill Hyland Community Centre, 52 Sea View Rd, Baylys Beach.
Pasifika – Financial Mentor, Budgeting Service
Monday 25 November. Call or text to book on 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009. Whānau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street.
IRD Clinic – Heartland Services — 28 November, 10–2.30, by appointment only. Bookings essential. Call or text to book on 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009. Whānau Focus Centre, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville. Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc Open Day — 30 November, 9am–3.30pm, gold coin entry. Sausage sizzle, raffles, face painting, scavenger hunt. December
A Time to Remember — Community ceremony to honour the memory of loved ones. 5th December, 5–6pm at Memorial Park Kiosk (next to Sportsville). Enquiries / RSVP 09 439 3330 opt 4.
Dargaville Christmas Parade and Market — 7th December. Market opens at 10am, parade starts at noon. Float entry forms available at Dargaville Post Shop, Century 21 Real Estate, Boarding House Antiques and DCDB office.
Markets
Kaihu Hall Market — 4th Saturday each month 10am–noon. Phone Robin 09 439 4878.
Maungaturoto Night Market — 1st Saturday of every month, 4–7pm, at The Epicentre, 98 Hurndall Street. 021 0234 3632 kierenwilson22@gmail.com or Facebook.
Monthly Market — 1st Saturday of each month, 8am–noon at the Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road (opposite the Town Hall).
Paparoa Artisan Market — now quarterly 10am–2pm Paparoa Memorial Hall, next market is Sunday 8th December.
Paparoa Farmers’ Market — Every Saturday 9am–12pm. Genuine local produce, vegetables, seafood, olive oils, meats, patisserie, plants and more. Village Green, Paparoa.
Te Kopuru Market — 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am–1pm at Coronation Hall. Stall holders ring Rachel on 021 133 7560.
Clubs/Organisations
57 Squadron (Dargaville) Air Training Corps — Mondays 6pm–8pm at the Dargaville Aero Club. For boys and girls aged 13–18 years Phone Gordon 021 262 0547.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Dargaville meetings
Lighthouse Church, cnr Normanby & Parore Sts. Use Parore St entrance. Monday 4.30pm & Thursday
7.30pm. Contact Bernie 027 212 2148, Ladies 020 4082 1373, Murray 09 439 5248.
Alzheimer’s ‘Carer’ Support Group — Contact Maxine on 022 691 6068.
Anger Management Group — Thursdays 6pm–
7.30pm 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Helena 021 564 618 or 09 601 4153.
Baylys & Beyond Gardeners — 2nd Monday of each month. Garden ramble, shared lunch, trading table phone 021 063 3444.
Blind Low Vision Support Group — Meets 10am, last Monday of the month, alternatively at Dargaville and Ruawai. Phone Noelene 09 439 0033 for more info.
Carers of Tamariki Kaipara – Whānau Focus — First Tuesday of every month except January, 10.30, come and make connections with people who are looking after Tamariki. Any enquiries call or text 021 973 871. Chess Club — All welcome, Wednesdays 6.30pm Dargaville, gold coin donation. Phone Stephen 09 439 8819.
Circus Kumarani All Ages Circus Class — Term 4. Come along and learn some circus, casual or full term. 15 Onslow St, Dargaville, Tuesdays 3.45–4.45pm; and Paparoa Memorial Hall, Thursdays 4–5pm. www. circuskumarani.co.nz/classes.
Citizens Advice Bureau — Dargaville & districts now at Parenga Street (between the Menz Shed and My Accountants).
Dargaville Aero Club — Learn to fly, free of tuition charges, Gyrocopter, Texan, Stork. Contact Peter 022 025 0235 for further info.
Dargaville Bowling Club Tuesday Bowls — Names by 9.30am, start 10am, finish 2.30pm. Contact Ray King 09 439 5509.
Dargaville Contact Bridge Club — Tuesdays 12.45pm and Wednesdays 6.45pm at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan St, Dargaville. dargavillebridge@gmail.com or phone Peter 09 439 2437 or 022 405 6439.
Dargaville Firearm & Military Collectors Club — 3rd Wednesday every second month at Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, at 7.30pm. Phone Beau Bryers 021 038 9654.
Dargaville Floral Art Club — 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1pm at The Lighthouse Church, Cnr Normanby & Parore Sts, Dargaville. Enquiries to Dawn Donald 09 439 5413.
Dargaville Friendship Club for seniors — 2nd Tuesday of month at 10am at the Kiosk, Memorial Park, Logan Street. Phone Brian or Barbara 09 439 5959.
Dargaville Mainly Music — Interactive music and movement for preschoolers and their carers. Wednesdays 10am Baptist church, Victoria St, during term time. Contact Rebecca 021 969 626.
Dargaville Medieval Combat Club — Wednesday each week 6.30–8.30pm, Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road. $15 per lesson. Equipment provided. Contact Kurt 022 622 7809.
Dargaville Menz Shed — Tuesday and Thursday each week from 10am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For more info phone Paul 027 459 3098 or Brian 09 439 6175.
Dargaville Museum — Open 7 days per week. Hours 9am–4pm April to October, 9am–5pm October to April. Phone 09 439 7555.
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Mangawhai and Wellsford.
Dargaville Riverside Taha Awa Garden Trust
Join them in overseeing the running of the Garden. Contact Sheena 021 439 157 or email dargavilleriversidegarden@gmail.com.
Dargaville Scout Group — For boys and girls aged 5–99 years at 23 Onslow St. All info on door or phone Johnnita 027 296 5889.
Dargaville Tabletop Wargames and RPGs — Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer or other strategy games. Thursdays 6.30pm, Hokianga Road, upstairs above the cinema.
Dargaville Women’s Group — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10am for morning tea at The Methodist Church, Cnr Awakino Road & Normanby Street, Dargaville. Contact Michelle 09 439 2930.
Hikuwai O Kaipara Waka Ama Club — NW Boating Club, 5pm Mondays and Thursdays from 5pm for Awa training.
Housie — Every third Monday of the month at 1.30pm, Dargaville Bowling Club. Janice Allan 027 355 7434.
JP Service — Every Thursday at the Whanau Focus Office, 12–1pm, walk in only. Call or drop in for enquiries 021 245 3765 or 09 439 7009, 61 Victoria Street, Dargaville.
Kaihu Valley Music Club — 3rd Sunday of the Month at Kaihu Hall on Woods Road. 1pm–4pm. Enquires to John or May 09 439 0827.
Kaipara Cycling — Calendar of Rides — Thursdays
3.15pm–5.15pm Junior Rides 10 years and older; 5.30pm–7pm Women’s Rides; 5.30pm–7pm Adult Rides. Meet at Time To, Normanby Street.
Kaipara Grey Power — third Friday of each month February to November. Contact 09 439 7801 or 09 439 4452.
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club — Wednesday and Saturday. Something to interest both men and women, come and get involved. Phone 021 106 3635 or 09 439 4614.
Kumarani Creative Centre – Creative Dance! — 5pm Thursdays, 15 Onslow Street. For all ages and abilities, fun and inclusive. Koha.
Kumarani Productions — Tuesdays Circus Kids 5–10 years at 3.45pm–4.45pm, Youth Circus 10–18 years at 5pm–6.30pm and Dargaville Fire and Circus Jam 6.30pm–8pm. 15 Onslow St. Through school terms only. Koha.
Line dancing group for beginners — every Monday night 5.30pm–7.30pm at Dargaville Dalmatian Hall. Contact Donna 021 729 955.
Lions Club of Ruawai — 3rd Thursday of the month (social) and 1st Thursday of the month (business). Contact Dorothy on 09 439 2557.
Lions Dargaville — 2nd Wednesday of the month in Lions Den, Hokianga Road. Contact John 09 439 5937. Maungaturoto AA Meeting — Mondays 7pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 134 Hurndall St East, Maungaturoto. Contact Carolyn 021 828 055.
Maungaturoto Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month. Winter we use the Centennial Hall in Maungaturoto. Other months we visit beautiful gardens in the area. New members welcome. Small annual fee of $15 to join — first 3 visits FREE. Please contact Gloria 021 100 8153 for more info.
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club — 1st Sunday of the month at the Scout Hall, 23 Onslow Street 1–4pm. Enquiries to Bruce 09 439 5513.
Northern Wairoa Genealogy Society — Learn how to trace your family history or understand DNA at Dargaville Museum, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 12.30–2pm. Phone Sue 021 608 606. Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Assn — 7pm Mondays at Anglican Church Hall, Tuesdays at Ruawai-Tokatoka Hall, Wednesdays at Dalmatian Hall. Contact Warren Younger 027 478 5102 or evenings 09 439 6155. NZ 60s Up Movement — Dargaville Social Meetings held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Margaret Pinny 09 439 4560. Paparoa Box Fit — $10. Stretching/cardio/boxing. Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Wednesday 6–7pm. Paparoa Dance to Music — $5. Stretching/balance/ resistance bands/Zumba, Paparoa Memorial Hall, every Tuesday 10.30–11.30am.
Paparoa Kids Fun Class — $5. Learning/Music/ Dodge Ball/Limbo, Paparoa Memorial Hall, Every Friday 3–4pm.
Peggy Purls in our Community — Every 3rd Wednesday 10.30am at Dargaville Sewing and Curtain Centre, 59 Normanby St. Ring Charlene 09 439 6120. Petanque — social play. Mondays 9.15 till 11.30, $2, fun exercise, all equipment supplied at Sportsville. Judy 09 439 7920.
Recovery Support Group — Mondays 6.30pm– 9pm. 1/12 Kapia Street, Dargaville. Chrissy 09 601 4153 or 021 564 618.
Rotary Club of Dargaville — Weekly at 11.30–1pm at the Lions Centre in Hokianga Road. Men and women. Phone Brian 09 439 6175.
RSA Women’s Section — Social meeting held at the Clubrooms, 4th Monday of the month. Contact Noeline Wright 027 733 7396.
Ruawai Bowling Club — new members welcome. For info call Alison 027 243 5454.
Ruawai Gardening Club — 3rd Thursday of every month, Feb to Nov at the Ruawai Bowling Club, 10am start. Phone Merele 09 439 2335.
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team — Tuesday 4pm–5pm at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall, 20 Normanby St. Contact Sharon 027 439 5634 or 09 439 5634.
Stitches and Crafts — 31 Logan St, Dargaville. 10.30am–4pm, Tuesday and Friday. Contact Edith & Mike 021 439 675.
Strength & Conditioning — Baylys Beach Community Centre, Mondays and Fridays. 9am–10am, $10 per session. Call Tony 022 311 8447.
Te Kopuru Community Library — access through St Peters Hall. Open Wednesday 10am–noon and Sunday 3pm–4pm.
Te Kopuru Sewing & Craft Group — Coronation Hall, Norton Street, Te Kopuru every Saturday from 9am–noon. Gold coin koha for the hall. Contact Grace on 021 0858 2455.
Wednesday Crafts — Every Wednesday 10am. Variety of crafts. The Kiosk at Memorial Park. All welcome. $10 per session. Contact Judy 027 316 3940.
TIDE
WED 13 2:31am (0.6m) 8:49am (3.1m) 2:57pm (0.6m) 9:11pm (3.3m) THU 14 3:26am (0.4m) 9:44am (3.3m) 3:52pm (0.4m) 10:04pm (3.4m) FRI 15 4:18am (0.3m) 10:35am (3.4m) 4:43pm (0.3m) 10:54pm (3.4m) SAT 16 5:06am (0.2m) 11:23am (3.5m) 5:32pm (0.3m) 11:42pm (3.4m) SUN 17 5:53am (0.3m) 12:10pm (3.5m) 6:19pm (0.4m) MON 18 12:29am (3.3m) 6:39am (0.3m) 12:56pm (3.4m) 7:06pm (0.5m) TUE 19 1:16am (3.2m) 7:24am (0.5m) 1:41pm (3.3m) 7:53pm (0.6m)
MANGAWHAI HEADS
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8:36pm (2.7m)
17 2:40am (0.2m) 9:07am (2.8m) 3:06pm (0.3m) 9:29pm (2.7m)
18 3:30am (2.0m) 9:57am (2.8m) 3:57pm (0.4m) 10:21pm (2.6m) TUE 19 4:19am (0.3m) 10:47am (2.7m) 4:49pm (0.4m) 11:12pm (2.6m)
Dargaville Arts Association www.dargavillearts.co.nz
PUZZLE
TIME BROUGHT TO YOU BY…
15 Figure out (5)
Laboratory instrument (10)
Anaesthetic (5) 19 Groove (3) 20 Rogue (7)
Engagement (9) 22 Get back (6) 25 Double meaning (9) 27 Alleviation (6)
28 Purchased (6)
33 Beach construction (10)
35 Rascal (3)
36 Rider (6)
37 Molten rock from volcano (4)
39 Signal (3)
41 Lap (7)
42 Red fruit (6)
43 Motherhood (9)
44 Wash soap out (5)
45 Boss (8)
50 Identification (1,1)
51 Uneasy (8)
55 Washbowl (5)
58 Extravaganza (9) 59 Wheats (anag)(6)
60 Two-note birds (7) 61 Australian bird (3)
63 Biblical garden (4)
64 Deeply religious (6)
65 Falsehood (3)
66 Predecessor (10)
68 Miniature whirlpools (6)
69 Fame (6)
71 Road speed (anag) (9)
76 Scribe (6)
77 Rigidity (9)
79 View (7)
81 Lavatory (3)
84 Snow house (5)
85 Later (10)
86 Circular flight (5)
87 Characteristic (5)
88 Make things run smoothly (6,3,6)
89 Dromedary (5)
2 Financial gain (6)
3 Abdominal depression (5)
5 Bird revered in ancient Egypt (4)
6 Reap (7)
7 Soak up (6)
8 Up in the air (5)
9 Seeing-orb (7)
10 Excessively sentimental (4)
11 Reverberated (6)
12 Ship’s rear (5)
13 Defend (7)
14 Inventor (7)
18 Resemblance (10)
23 Stale-smelling (5)
24 Greet (7)
26 Check-up by physician (7)
27 Parachute pull (7)
29 Rock (7)
30 Ethnic intolerance (6)
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31 Indian instrument (5)
32 Stinging plant (6)
34 Greek love god (4)
36 Denim trousers (5)
38 Bottomless pit (5)
40 Worry (4)
45 Come after (5)
46 Act (7)
47 Cereal crop (4)
48 Go beyond (6)
49 Small island (5)
50 Pancreas product (7)
52 Pickled cabbage (10)
53 Compared (7)
54 Ablution device (6)
55 Cherished (7)
56 Recorded (5)
57 Cook (4)
62 Stage accessories (5)
67 Shortfall (7)
68 Do like (7)
70 Atrocity (7)
72 Subjugate (7)
73 Low room (6)
74 Boy’s name (6)
75 Submissive (6)
76 Adult female (5)
78 Go get (5)
80 Grub (5)
82 Exploding star (4)
83 Worshipped image (4)
ACROSS: 1 Baker, 4 Law of the jungle, 11 Sight, 14 Strop, 15 Boysenberry, 16 Offshore, 19 Creeper, 20 Cruel, 21 Concerned, 24 Publisher, 26 Avenue, 27 Stoops, 31 Alike, 32 Gangster, 34 Nationwide, 38 Widower, 39 Reaped, 40 Sneaky, 41 Dive, 42 Tornado, 45 Unfriendly, 50 Traders, 54 Loud, 55 Singer, 56 Pitted, 57 Sustain, 60 Phenomenal, 61 Swimsuit, 62 Coped, 65 Intent, 66 Reduce, 67 Fluctuate, 72 Tenuously, 73 Seine, 74 Succeed, 79 Smoulder, 80 Humiliation, 81 Reply, 82 Refer, 83 Blow hot and cold, 84 Spade. DOWN: 2 Alters, 3 Elope, 5 Ahoy, 6 Observe, 7 Tender, 8 Épée, 9 Uprooted, 10 Effort, 11 Suspecting, 12 Grow, 13 Trellis, 17 Cello, 18 Accurately, 22 Assay, 23 Positive, 25 Unknown, 26 Abridge, 28 Albino, 29 Stupor, 30 Ticket, 33 Green, 35 Evens, 36 Bend, 37 Used, 42 Tulip, 43 Roulette, 44 Olives, 45 Ungrateful, 46 Fire, 47 Impasse, 48 Nitwit, 49 Leers, 51 Rout, 52 Detroit, 53 Raised, 58 Counsellor, 59 Witch, 63 Furlough, 64 Queue, 65 Incisor, 68 Lunatic, 69 Superb, 70 Region, 71 Sealed, 75 Cheap, 76 Golf, 77 Lift, 78 Foul.
Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
5x5
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and five down. More than one solution may be possible.
KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY
KAIPARA SERVICE DIRECTORY
100A Jervois Street, Dargaville | shannon@westcoastservices.co.nz northlandonline.co.nz/west-coast-services-agricultural-servicesdargaville-mobile-diesel-mechanic-kaipara
FOR SALE
3MM ACM Snowbond caravan/trailer/wet area lining $82.80. Scooters plywood, phone 09 438 6565.
BROMELIADS, LIRIOPES ect from $3.00. Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Left of woolworths carpark entrance.
CARAVAN EWOF (and marine). Call your local inspector today at A+ Electrical Inspections and Security on 021 240 6764.
TOP SOIL, conditioned top quality. 100% suitable for vege gardens or new lawns. $85 per m³ onto your trailer, or truck deliveries available for larger orders. Phone 021 132 4107 or 09 439 5141.
CHURCH NOTICES
TE KOROWAI O IHU KARAITI MINISTRIES at the Church of the Nazarene, 4 Grey Street, Dargaville. Church service Sundays at 10.30am. Weekly except for school holidays: Maranga Mai, Wednesdays at 10.30am. Legacy/Man Up, Wednesdays from 6.30pm–8.30pm. Contact 021 136 5253 or tekorowai.ihu@gmail.com.
FENCING
FENCING, ALL types of fencing, pool, stockyards, post & rail, boundary plus… call Jeff 027 476 5458.
NURSERIES & PLANTS
59B LOGAN STREET NURSERIES, Succulents For Sale. Worm Tea also available. Phone 027 239 0772. Open everyday except Monday and Tuesday.
LANDSCAPING PLANTS, shrubs and grasses photinia red robin pittosporum gulf ball flowering manuka grevillea corokia and some half price pittosporum 1mt high all from $1 to $8, tall white bottlebrush ready to flower $8. Tuesday to Saturday, 55 West Coast Road, Te Kopuru. EFTPOS is now available. 09 439 5556/027 488 3400.
SECURITY
SECURE YOUR Home — Security Doors, Grills, Locks, Bolts, Stays, Latches — Supplied and installed. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
SINGLE? OVER 40? Meet other interesting, intelligent, genuine people just like yourself.
MAINTENANCE
TRADES & SERVICES
PLUMBER AVAILABLE for new builds. Contact James 021 0263 9558, Plumb Hub Northland Ltd. Servicing Hikurangi to Mangawhai.
1 STOP Window & Door Repairs — Seals, Latches, Stays, Wheels, Hinges, Locks, Glass & Glazing. Phone 027 275 0918 or 09 439 6458 — Kevin Sowter or visit my website: www.windowanddoors.co.nz — Window & Door Services Ltd.
CLASSIFIEDS
TREE SERVICES
TREE REMOVAL, pruning, chipping & stump grinding. Qualified & Insured. Phone Scott 0800 468 9663 Arborcare Tree Maintenance.
PUBLIC NOTICES
ACOUSTIC MUSIC Blackboard Concert — Resuming after the winter. Next concert is the 5th of December 2024, first Thursday of the month — 7–9.30pm. Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville. $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome. Phone Allan 09 439 6933 or 021 439 697. An enjoyable night to be part of, sit back and be entertained by some great local talent.
CARPET CLEANING, repairs, re-stretching, and patching. Flood drying and small carpet laying work and upholstery cleaning. Very fussy and reasonable prices. Phone Darren, Alltrades Carpet Services 0800 425 587 or 027 286 8584.
DARGAVILLE HEALING rooms 7pm Tuesdays. No charge & no appointment necessary. Lion of Judah Building, River Road. All Welcome. Check us out on Facebook.
DAY DOGSITTER available. Do you have an active dog home alone and bored? I have a 17 month dog friendly bitch that would love a day time playmate. Fenced section, Te Kopuru. Phone Max 027 221 7697.
EMPLOYMENT CLINIC at Citizens Advice Bureau. Are you experiencing problems at work and considering taking action? For free, confidential advice from an experienced employment advocate call 09 439 6100 or email dargaville@cab.org.nz to make an appointment. Next clinic Friday 15 November.
KAIPARA GREY POWER. It is with pleasure we welcome Kevin Friedrich to entertain us on Friday 15th November at the Dargaville Methodist Complex. The meeting will start at 1pm with President Stewart Quirk giving a report, then as near as possible to 1.15pm Kevin. Michelle’s special afternoon tea to follow. All welcome.
TENANCY PROBLEMS? Not sure of your rights as a renter? For free, confidential advice call in at Citizens Advice Bureau, 16 Parenga Street, phone 09 439 6100, or email dargaville@cab.org.nz All Tenancy Services forms can be downloaded free of charge.
PHONE 09 439 6933
Closing date for classified advertising for the November 19 2024 edition is Monday, November 18 2024
DEATH NOTICES
KAIHU VALLEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
Annual AGM
Wednesday 20th November 2024 held at Kaihu Rugby Clubrooms 6.30pm. Any enquiries – Hamish Watson 027 303 9609. All Welcome.
Waihaua Marae Trust
AGM and Election
(Rotation of Trustees for Waihaua Marae and Te Paeti Urupa)
To be held on Saturday 7 December 2024 at 10am Refer Waihaua webpage and Facebook for more details
NORTHERN WAIROA YOUTH RUGBY 2024
Annual General Meeting Monday 2nd December 6.00pm At Sportsville Dargaville President’s Report Financial Report Election of Delegates
• NWYR Committee • Northland Junior Council
• Club Delegates • 2025 Subs set Followed by the NWYR 2025 planning & general meeting.
and Election of Trustees ARAPAOA 1
To be held on Saturday 7 December 2024 at 10am Refer Waihaua webpage and Facebook for more details.
Kaipara Community Health Trust AGM
Wednesday 20th November 2024, 5.00pm Lifestyler House, 107 River Rd ALL WELCOME
RSVP to Debbie Evans 439 5050
Tokatoka Foundation Trust AGM 5pm
Wednesday 27th November
To be held in the Kaurilands Recreational Barn 115 Tokatoka Road, Ruawai
For Enquires Phone: Karen Ringrose 021 211 0320.
pa@ruawaicollege.school.nz (09) 439 2289 www.ruawaicollege.school.nz
THE OTAMATEA KAURI AND PIONEER MUSEUM TRUST BOARD
(Operating as The Kauri Museum) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 21 November 2024 - 4pm
To be held at Matakohe War Memorial Hall
AGENDA:
1. To receive Annual Accounts
2. To receive Annual Report of the Board’s activities
3. Election of Trustees (2) NOMINATION OF TRUSTEES:
Nominations in writing to be at The Kauri Museum by 5pm Thursday 14 November 2024.
Eligibility: There is no residential restriction on nominees but those moving and seconding the nomination must reside within the boundaries of the old Otamatea County Council area. To be eligible to vote at the AGM, voters must be over 18 years and be registered on the Kaipara District Council Electoral Roll.
Nomination forms are available from the Admissions desk at the museum or email director@kaurimuseum.com
PRESTON, COLLEEN Passed away 3rd November 2024. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt, to June and Colin Sterling, Craig, Jewelie, Piper and Zach. Wayne. Debbie, Garry and Zoe. Rest in Peace.
PRESTON, COLLEEN Passed away 3rd November 2024. Treasured sister of Ivan and the late Freda Edmondson. Aunt to Daryl and Noel. Rest in Peace.
Pocklington, Brian Colin
Passed away peacefully on 23rd October 2024. Dearly loved by his family Robin, Leanne, Bruce and Reagan. A family farewell has been held. Communications to c/Pocklington Family P.O Box 306 Dargaville 0340
Coralie Wearing (nee Cates)
Died peacefully on 7th November 2024 surrounded by loved ones; aged 66 years.
Dearly loved by all who knew her. As per Coralie’s wishes a private farewell was held. A heartfelt Thank You to Kaipara Hospice and Dargaville Hospital staff for their amazing care and support.
Preston, Colleen Peggy (Gill)
Our dear Mum passed away peacefully on 3 November (aged 92) at Norfolk Court Dargaville. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex Preston. (Ruawai) Much loved Gill of Erin & Marty, Lyall & Debbie, Garth & Anna, Cherie & Ronnie. We are respecting Gill’s final wishes, to have a private family celebration and that all her grandchildren and great grandchildren be mentioned in this notice. Adored grandmother & Gill of Kristin, Karin & Fleur; Reece, Louisa Nicola & Aimee (Darryn deceased); Hayley, Laura & Joshua (Gareth deceased); Ryan, Monique & Brendon. And partners, Anthony, Kev, Vanessa, Brian, Nick, Dave, Mike, Sarah, Kim & Sheena. Adored great grandmother & Gill of Sarsha & Abby; Tyler & Jake; Emma & Aimee; Charlie & Georgia; Shae, Lia & Devon; Dilan & Mason; Aubrey & Ida; Hugo, Gene & Ted; Koa, Jude & Sage; Ophelia; Blake & Olivia; Cooper, Lucy, Holly & Aria; Corey, Lachie & Lily. We would like to thank the beautiful staff of Norfolk Court for the love and care they showed our mum.
IN MEMORIAM
Douglas M Matich 11-11-12
Grandson left us to go fishing 12 years ago. Loving memories forever, The Family. (fisherman) 29-09-12
Anthony C Matich ‘Tink’
KAIPARA
